2005 Lotus Elise
VIN SCCPC111X5HL35258Confirmed
On our records this car sold 3 times.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for its make, model and year. Check with a dealer which were done.
What cars like it sell for
It last sold for $40,500 at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 3, 2026, before the buyer's premium.
Middle half of sales$36,875 to $49,250
Median$42,408
Sales behind it80Likely
From 80 sales of the Lotus Elise and Exige Elise (Elise and Exige S2) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $36,875 and $49,250.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lotus EliseCars & Bids, June 25, 2026 | Cars & Bids | June 25, 2026 | $26,500 |
| 2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Feb. 24, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 24, 2026 | $35,522 |
| 2005 Lotus EliseCars & Bids, Aug. 22, 2025 | Cars & Bids | Aug. 22, 2025 | $28,000 |
| 2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, May 23, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | May 23, 2025 | $42,000 |
| 2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, April 15, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | April 15, 2025 | $27,980 |
| 2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Dec. 22, 2024 | Bring a Trailer | Dec. 22, 2024 | $38,088 |
| 2005 Lotus EliseCars & Bids, Nov. 10, 2025 | Cars & Bids | Nov. 10, 2025 | $45,000 |
| 2005 Lotus EliseBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 15, 2025 | $39,910 |
Every time it came up for sale
Joined by VIN. The car's record
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 29, 2025 | SoldBring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | 21,000 | $42,000 |
| Dec. 20, 2025 | SoldBring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | 22,000 | $42,750 |
| Aug. 3, 2026 | SoldBring a Trailer | Bring a Trailer | 24,000 | $40,500 |
Mileage over time
- Sept. 29, 2025
- 21,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
- Dec. 20, 2025
- 22,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
- Aug. 3, 2026
- 24,000 miles, Bring a Trailer
As stated in each listing.
The VIN decodedConfirmed
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Model year
- 2005
- Body
- Coupe
- Displacement (litres)
- 1.8
- Built in
- Hethel
- Country
- United Kingdom (Uk)
From NHTSA vPIC.
RecallsConfirmed
11V510000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Lotus is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 elise and exige vehicles manufactured from june 1, 2004, through november 30, 2006. The oil cooler line may become detached from its fitting.05V571000POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear lever may break.
Campaigns for the make, model and year, from NHTSA. Whether a repair was done on this car is with the maker's dealers.
Known issues for the Elise and Exige S2
- Clamshell damage and repairs. The front and rear clamshells are costly to repair or replace and few are available in the US; look for cracks, poor repairs and uneven gaps. Affects Elise and Exige..Likely
- Rear toe links. The standard rear toe links are a weak point on track; uprated kits are common. Ask whether they have been replaced. Affects Elise and Exige S2 (Toyota engine)..Likely
- Oil starvation on track. Sustained hard cornering can starve the Toyota 2ZZ's bearings; owners who track the car often overfill slightly or fit baffles. Affects Elise and Exige with the Toyota 2ZZ, 2005-2011..Likely
Read Nov. 10, 2026. A history of what we have read, not a title or accident check. Look up another VIN